Pain-Relieving Compress

Pain-Relieving Compress,Cold and dampness invade the meridians, causing pain in the limbs and joints.

Formulas Name : Pain-Relieving Compress

Chinese Name : 熨痛膏

Drug Formulation

Dried ginger (roasted), 2 liang; barley (roasted), 2 liang.

Source

*Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 4.

Processing

Grind the above ingredients into a fine powder.

Benefits

Cold and dampness invade the meridians, causing pain in the limbs and joints.

Instructions for Use

Take 1 liang of the mixture each time, boil it with half a jin of a child’s urine until it forms a paste of appropriate consistency, and while still hot, spread it over the painful area using a comb, cover with paper, wrap securely in a piece of silk, and tie it fast. Heat a new tile, wrap it in thick paper, and apply it to the medicated area to dry it thoroughly.

Pain-Relieving Compress,*Yang’s Family Prescriptions*, Volume 4.,Cold and dampness invade the meridians, causing pain in the limbs and joints.

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